For the most part in the UK there are specific dress codes that apply to the children in school even at the primary level. This has long been accepted and the majority of the schools insist on children wearing the school uniform. There are some distinct advantages to this beside it being a way to …
Yoga and mindfulness curriculum is a new concept sweeping the nation; it is designed to sharpen student’s intellect, improve their mental and physical well being. It can be integrated with the Physical Education class or can be a course on its own as a lunchtime activity or yoga club. Many school teachers are seeking training …
What is important for every child in the school system no matter whether it is in the UK or other countries like the USA or Canada is the sats. What these are is the national curriculum tests. At one time as the SATs were reported on according to the level that the child was performing …
It is always interesting to check out the differences in education in various countries. Perhaps the closest in their educational system is the UK and the USA. This is partly because these two countries having teamed up to parallel their educational system which is of great advantage to international students. On the primary level which …
The UK is very proud of its school system and rightly so. There are four different levels within the school system. Parents who have children that are just about to enter into the school system need to begin by looking at the primary level as this is the starting point for young children in the …
Physical education and sports in primary schools have been an important part of the education framework since it was implemented in learning institutions in the 19th century. Some of the reasons why it was introduced were because it was argued that PE and sports promote mental, physical, and social wellbeing. Also, according to research by …
Teachers that have taken up positions in the UK primary school system are faced with many challenges. One of the most that is critically important is dealing with difficult children. One of the factors that make this so difficult are the large number of students that a teacher is responsible for in her classroom with …
One of the most exciting events in a parent’s life as a parent is when the child is ready to attend school. This also comes with a little bit of stress for both the child and the parent. Parents suddenly realize that their children are growing up and are now ready to become more independent …
When children are ready to enter into the school system it is important that they are prepared for this. There are many things that the parents can do to help them with this. School orientation Parents have to decide on which of the primary schools their children are going to be enrolled in it. There …
Individuals that have decided to become teachers have to decide at what level of the educational system that they want to enter into. Those that choose to be primary school teachers really have to have a special character about them which includes having patience and the desire to teach young children as the primary age …